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    I need some suggestion on a refrigerated air dryer.

    I have been using a couple of in line filters for my plasma torch on my table. Recently I have had problems with the torch not cutting all the way through in certain places. I believe it could be some moisture getting through. I need some advice from someone who has some experience with air dryers. I an leaning toward a Ingersol Rand. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by Homer Simpson View Post
    I have been using a couple of in line filters for my plasma torch on my table. Recently I have had problems with the torch not cutting all the way through in certain places. I believe it could be some moisture getting through. I need some advice from someone who has some experience with air dryers. I an leaning toward a Ingersol Rand. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
    Check Harbor Freight, they have one for $400.00. Mine has worked well for 2 years now. I also have a Ford paper element filter after it to catch any crap that might come through.
    Compressed Air Dryer - Save on this Compressed Air Dryer

    Mike

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    Keep an eye on your local (ish) craigslist too, I found a HF unit with less than 10hrs on it for $175 a couple of years ago.
    www.metaltechus.com

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    The IRs are nice. Got a D72IN at work and a D18IN at home. Here's where I got my 18 from:

    D18IN Air Dryer

    Just make sure you put a 5-10 micron filter before the drier to keep its insides clean. Here's my 18 with my old 24-gallon IR compressor:
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails D18IN_with_old_compressor.jpg  

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